Step into the world of one of history's most celebrated artists and feminist icons: Frida Kahlo. This beautifully illustrated biography is full of colorful details that illuminate the woman behind the artwork, including excerpts from Kahlo's personal letters and diaries on her childhood dreams of becoming a doctor, the accident that changed the course of her life, and her love affairs with famous artists. Featuring handwritten text alongside lovely illustrations in a charming case with foil stamping and debossed details, Library of Luminaries: Frida Kahlo provides a captivating window into the vibrant life, work, and creative vision of the beloved Mexican artist.

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Ultimate Bar Book is the first and only guide to classic and new drink recipes. Loaded with essential-to-know topics such as barware, tools, and mixing tips, this book has it all. As a mistress of mixology, the author has the classics down to a T—the Martini, the Bloody Mary, plus the many variations (the Dirty Martini, the Virgin Mary). And then there are all the creative new elixirs the author brings to the table, like the Tasmanian Twister Cocktail or the Citron Sparkler. Illustrations show precisely what type of glass should be used for each drink. With dozens of recipes for garnishes, rims, infusions, and syrups; punches, gelatin shooters, hot drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages; and let's not forget an essential selection of hangover remedies, Ultimate Bar Book is nothing short of top-shelf.

Ultimate Bar Book

Intentional Beauty is the first major book to survey the 25-year career of bicoastal designer Tim Campbell, whose sophisticated and cutting-edge work features residential projects in both Los Angeles and New York. The book highlights the renovation and restoration of several well-known homes in Los Angeles, including Richard Neutra’s Singleton House, and also showcases Campbell’s work as a philanthropist in Africa. The designer’s notable restorations exemplify his ability to preserve and honor the architecture of an historic home while seamlessly updating it with modern additions to accommodate a more contemporary lifestyle. His boutique design firm, Studio Tim Campbell, with offices in Los Angeles and New York, specializes in both high-end custom residential design renovations, as well as new construction and specialty commercial projects.

Size: 11" X 12"
Pages: 208
Cover Info: Hardcover with jacket
Author: Tim Campbell

In 2006, Tim Campbell founded Studio Tim Campbell to provide design services for high-end residential and commercial projects, along with historic renovations. In addition to domestic projects, Campbell has worked on numerous international projects in locales as varied as Paris, Mexico City, and Dubai. In both Los Angeles and New York, Studio Tim Campbell’s services include architecture and interior design for residential, commercial and hospitality projects. In addition to his design work, Campbell is an avid art collector. He lives in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, with his partner, Steve Machado, and his two dogs, Jack and Boss.

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K9-5: New York Dogs at Work is a collection of photographs that celebrate the culture in New York of bringing your dog to work. Studies have shown that having dogs in the office lowers stress and can even increase productivity. New Yorkers are known for having the longest work weeks, resulting in many bringing their pooches with them to work. Featuring the offices of lawyers, hair salons, interior designers, furniture and textile showrooms, architects, jewelry boutiques, art galleries, and many more—with all types of dogs from Dachshunds, Shih Tzus, a Great Dane, Labradoodles, Corgis, French and English Bulldogs, to mixed breeds, rescues, and others. With photography by Michelle Rose and a preface by famed dog trainer and author Bashkim Dibra, the book intimately shows these adorable ‘workers’ and the beautiful spaces they inhabit from nine to five.

Size: 8" X 10.375"
Pages: 160
Cover Info: Hardcover
Author: Michelle Rose

Michelle Rose is from West Virginia and has been living and working in New York for the past 20 years. She worked full-time for renowned architect Alan Wanzenberg for over 12 years, photographing his projects. Her work has been published in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and featured in Journey: The Life and Times of an American Architect by Alan Wanzenberg (Pointed Leaf Press), The Bald Mermaid by Sheila Bridges (Pointed Leaf Press), and an upcoming book from Heath Ceramics.

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K9-5: New York Dogs At Work By Michelle Rose

Our feline friends have spent eons observing, napping, pondering, napping, and taking notes about the human condition. In between naps, they've realized that we humans could use some catlike guidance when it comes to handling the ups and downs of life. In this book they've condescended to share their invaluable wisdom in short advice columns such as "Always Stay at Least 30 Feet from a Loved One" and "Never Let Anyone Dress You." Whether it's coping with romance, surviving a social gathering, or clawing your way to the top of the corporate ladder only to realize you can't get down, the cats in this book will have you relaxed and ready to take on the world! Just after one more nap.

You Need More Sleep

Twenty different colorways of Marimekko's most iconic pattern, Unikko, are showcased in this keepsake box of all-purpose notecards.

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"James Victore is a dangerous man. His ideas on optimizing your creativity, doing wow work and building a life that inspires will devastate your limits. And show you how to win. Read this book fast." —Robin Sharma, #1 bestselling author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Begin before you're ready. Renowned designer and professional hell-raiser James Victore wants to drag you off your couch and throw you headfirst into a life of bold creativity. He'll guide you through all the twists, trials, and triumphs of starting your creative career, from finding your voice to picking the right moment to start a project (hint: It's now). Bring your biggest, craziest, most revolutionary ideas, and he will give you the kick in the pants you need to make them real. No matter what industry or medium you work in, this book will help you live, work, and create freely and fearlessly. Here are some dangerous ideas: 
- The things that made you weird as a kid make you great today. 
- Work is serious play. 
- Your ego can't dance. 
- The struggle is everything. 
- Freedom is something you take. 
- There ain't no rules. Take a risk. Try them out. Live dangerously. More praise for Feck Perfuction : "In James Victore's new book, he unequivocally proves why he is the master he is. In every chapter, he challenges and inspires the reader to reach for more, to try harder and to create our best selves. It is a magnificent and momentous experience. (All true)." —Debbie Millman, Host Design Matters "James Victore got famous creating tough posters that shook me to the core. He now does the same using the written word. To you." —Stefan Sagmeister, designer

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Say Yes to Your Higher Calling. It is no coincidence you have found this book. Your soul is calling you to step fully into your purpose, your truth, the reason why you are here: your dharma. This lifetime is about figuring out what your dharma is. When you say yes to your higher calling, everything you’ve been seeking naturally manifests. This book will guide you through the journey and lead you to a life of happiness, abundance, joyful service, and fulfillment. In Discover Your Dharma, bestselling Ayurvedic author and Highest Self Podcast host Sahara Rose shares her unique approach to discovering your dharma through the Doshas (the Ayurvedic mind-body types) and the chakras (energy centers of the body). Take the “What’s Your Dharma Archetype?” quiz and use your Dharma Blueprint to unlock the code of what you’re meant to do next, in your relationships, business, and every facet of your life. Modernizing ancient Vedic wisdom, Sahara Rose shares how to remember your true essence, illuminate your path, and embrace your highest self. In her signature style, she offers personal stories and reflections on dharma discovery and embodiment. Discovering your dharma is the most important work you can do. This is the perfect introduction to living in alignment for all spiritual seekers and anyone looking to become more self-aware.

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A Life of Gratitude by Lori Roberts will help you show thankfulness on a daily basis.
A colorfully illustrated and thought-provoking reminder to find beauty in every day: Filled with activities, projects, and prompts that can take a minute or a day to complete, this beautiful keepsake journal is the perfect way to get some perspective and find happiness in the present. A Life of Gratitude offers a collection of colorful illustrations and stimulating writing prompts that vary from “What are you thankful for?” to “How does the color red make you feel?” to “Who has been your greatest teacher in life?” Thoughtfully put together to help you find peace and tranquility, this gratitude journal is for those who want to seek joy in all of life’s daily moments.

- Beautiful watercolor illustrations and quotes are scattered throughout, welcoming you in and giving the book a warm, inviting feeling that guides you through the pages.

- Lori Roberts seeks deeper truths and understanding about ourselves–what it means to be human, finding happiness, the importance of interconnectedness, and our intrinsic need for nature. Her illustrations are an extension of this seeking.
With the help of A Life of Gratitude, you can spend more time focusing on what you’re grateful for while building self-awareness and a greater sense of overall well-being.

A Life Of Gratitude

Bold and beautiful, this volume presents hundreds of film stills from the Pixar archives in a glorious spectrum of color. Starting with bright white images and seamlessly flowing through the colors of the rainbow, it becomes crystal clear how each frame tells a story.
Bound into a gorgeous volume, The Color of Pixar encapsulates everything there is to love about the studio: the attention to detail, the playful characters, and the sheer scope of their work in over 20 years of iconic feature films.

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In Wildness Is the Preservation of the World is a vintage classic that pairs passages by writer Henry David Thoreau with images by photographer Eliot Porter.
Ahead of its time, this bestselling—and long-out-of-print—classic monograph was first published in 1962.
Porter masterfully created color photographs of the New England woods to pair with the writings of Henry David Thoreau.

Often referred to as the very first coffee table book ever published
Both Porter and Thoreau—although they lived a century apart—worked endlessly to preserve nature and protect it from manmade interference.
First published by Porter and Sierra Club founder David Brower

The finished “collaboration" arrived in an era when environmental causes were not as prominent in the public consciousness, yet the book became an overnight publishing success.
In Wildness is a wonderful pick for environmentally aware buyers, photography fans, and anyone looking for a unique book that combines literature and photography.

Pairs passages from one of the most revered American writers of the nineteenth century with a premier photographer of the twentieth century
Features a re-envisioned cover of the beautiful classic
Offers hope and inspiration for the preservation of our natural world
Gorgeous on display on the coffee table

In Wildness Is The Preservation Of The World

A continuation of Lloyd Kahn’s journeys into the creative processes of owner-built homes — their innovative techniques, use of sustainable materials, and essential dedication to the natural elements surrounding their designs — Builders of the Pacific Coast explores the aesthetics and skills of three master builders in California, Washington state, and the rugged terrain of British Columbia. The three featured craftsmen — Lloyd House, Bruce Atkey, and Sun Ray Kelley — combine imaginative architecture with innovative contexts: everything from unusual house-boats to sculptural dwellings made of driftwood are included. With stunning color and black-and-white photographs, as well as detailed black-and-white drawings of the homes, this collection of unique and progressive designs creates a template for a future filled with forward-thinking architecture.
Softcover 256 pages 8.8 x 0.8 x 12 inches

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Move over, cats and dogs, there's a new animal in town! Behold: the goat. Happy Little Goats features photos of adorable goats living the good life and getting into trouble on a beautiful farm. Too cute to blame for eating all the oranges off the tree or climbing onto the roof, these endearing creatures will show you what a carefree life really looks like. With hilariously clueless captions from the cutest goats you've ever seen, this book will melt your heart, give you a good chuckle, and maybe even make you want a pet goat of your own.

Happy Little Goats

From LAIKA, the Academy Award®-nominated studio behind Coraline, ParaNorman, and The Boxtrolls, comes a new adventure set in a mythical ancient Japan. In Kubo and the Two Strings, scruffy, kind-hearted Kubo cares devotedly for his mother while eking out a humble living in their sleepy shoreside village. But when a spirit from the past appears, Kubo suddenly finds himself entwined in a violent struggle against gods and monsters. This fully illustrated book offers a behind-the-scenes view of the amazingly detailed artwork and unique stop-motion animation style involved in the film's creation.

The Art Of Kubo And The Two Strings

Every year, over 10,000 letters addressed to Juliet Capulet arrive in Verona, Italy, the famous hometown of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. These handwritten letters come from people all over the world, seeking guidance and support from Juliet herself. Capturing the pain, joy, humor, and confusion of love, the 60 letters in this book offers encouragement, comfort, hope and a nod to the human condition. Dear Juliet proves that love is the universal language.

- Book of inspiring and intimate handwritten love letters 
- Includes responses to letters from Juliet 
- Exclusive content never seen before by the public
Fans of Letters to Juliet or Lovestruck will love this book.

Dear Juliet

To say that British designer Sue Timney's work is eclectic is as obvious as calling the sky blue: Eclecticism is her signature. Perhaps it is her peripatetic childhood that has given her a global vision. Born in Libya, her father’s military career took her to Germany and Newcastle, England, and she cites influences and interests as diverse as the Japanese filmmaker Kurosawa, the Beatniks, and African tribal art. Featuring 25 years-worth of captivating photographs and some never before published drawings, textile designs, and personal artworks, Making Marks is a journey through a fascinating life—from a career launched in Japan, to the opening of the first Timney-Fowler shop in London’s hip Portobello area, through to her successful career as an interior designer. A retrospective to support the book opened at the Fashion & Textile Museum in London in 2010.

Size: 9" X 10.1"
Pages: 176
Cover Info: Hardcover with die cut
Author: Sue Timney

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What advice would your 80-year-old self give you? That is the question artist Susan O'Malley, who was herself to die far too young, asked more than a hundred ordinary people of every age, from every walk of life. She then transformed their responses into vibrant text-based images. From a prompt to do things that matter to your heart, to a reminder that it's okay to have sugar in your tea, these are calls to action and words to live by– heartfelt, sometimes humorous, and always fiercely compassionate. This stirring celebration of our collective humanity unveils the wisdom we hold inside ourselves right now.

Advice From My 80-year-old Self

This lushly illustrated guided journal jump-starts creativity through play. Whimsical prompts invite anyone to indulge in flights of fancy and rejuvenate their art practice, whether they are a total beginner or an artist struggling with creative block. Featuring dreamy paintings on every page, this journal is easy, beautiful, and fun.

Wake Up Your Imagination

Introducing a new, fast-paced casual card game for word lovers and anyone who loves to think on their feet. Simple to learn, with nearly endless possibilities, this free-for-all game is a fun addition to any game night.

For 2+ players, ages 12 and up
Includes: 102 cards, rule book

Quicktionary

These portable scratch-off maps transform a trip through each city into a scavenger hunt through thirty of its most popular destinations. As travelers make their way to each attraction, they scratch to reveal fun facts and activities leading to must-see highlights and unexpected discoveries at each place. Illustrated in full-color and written by the author of bestselling City Walks decks, Christina Henry de Tessan, this map provides a one-of-a-kind travel adventure fun for all ages.

City Scratch-off Map: Paris

Norman Hartnell (1901–1979) was a unique British designer. By the mid-1930s, his meteoric rise to fame had made London a center of style that closely rivaled Paris. While Hartnell clients included members of the English upper class and the best-known stage and film actresses, it was his royal patronage that assured him a place in history. Hartnell’s famous White Wardrobe, designed for Queen Elizabeth and photographed by Cecil Beaton, changed the image of royalty forever. The Queen’s extraordinary Coronation dress, as well as the sublime wedding gown created for Princess Margaret, remains iconic to this day. Decades of achievement were rewarded with a knighthood in 1977, making Sir Norman Hartnell the first fashion designer to be so honored. In Be Dazzled! Norman Hartnell: Sixty Years of Glamour and Fashion, the only illustrated monograph on this couturier, royal enthusiasts and style connoisseurs can examine Hartnell’s never-before published drawings, vintage photographs, fabric samples, and personal scrapbooks.

Size: 11" X 11.8"
Pages: 268
Cover Info: Hardcover with jacket
Author: Michael Pick

Michael Pick is the author of six books on interiors and the decorative arts. His articles have appeared in The Times, the Daily Telegraph, Apollo, Connoisseur, Tatler, Harpers & Queen, and Vogue UK. He is currently associated with Partridge Fine Art in London—specialists in fine 18th century English and French furniture, paintings, and silver. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Pick is an acknowledged authority and respected lecturer in his field.

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Be Dazzled! Norman Hartnell: Sixty Years Of Glamour And Fashion By Michael Pick

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The Anatomy Of Inequality: Its Social And Economic Origins - And Solutions By Per Molander

We all deserve to look our best, every day, and this lovely guide to skin care offers countless ideas, tips, and tricks for maintaining healthy, radiant skin. With more than 30 stressfree routines for every skin type—dry, oily, combination, aging—and for every moment in life—prepping for a big event, calming a breakout, traveling on a long flight, indulging on a night in—plus advice on how to care for your skin from the inside out, this freshly illustrated handbook has just the thing for every face. With its emphasis on accessible skin care that will appeal to both the barefaced and the cosmetics obsessed, this is a sweet and simple beauty bible for women of all ages.

Fresh Face

Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust: A Cookbook By Ina Garten

A star-studded roster of iconic women write powerfully about what it means to be a feminist yesterday, today, and tomorrow. These poets, essayists, activists, actors, and professors address topics ranging from workplace harassment to resting bitch face. The results are by turns refreshing, provocative, moving, and hilarious. A diverse chorus of intersectional voices and a forward-looking stance set this book apart, and its vibrant, textured package makes it a beautiful gift. It's the smart, covetable anthology that women of all ages will turn to for support and inspiration in the ongoing fight for gender equality.

The Future Is Feminist

She Votes is an intersectional story of the women who won suffrage, and those who have continued to raise their voices for equality ever since. From the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation to the first woman to wear pants on the Senate floor, author Bridget Quinn shines a spotlight on the women who broke down barriers. This deluxe book also honors the 100th anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment with illustrations by 100 women artists.

A colorful, intersectional account of the struggle for women's rights in the United States
Features heart-pounding scenes and keenly observed portraits
Includes dynamic women from Elizabeth Cady Stanton to Audre Lorde

She Votes is a refreshing and illuminating book for feminists of all kinds. Each artist brings a unique perspective; together, they embody the multiplicity of women in the United States.

From the pen of rockstar author and historian Bridget Quinn, this book tells the story of women's suffrage.
Perfect gift for feminists of all ages and genders who want to learn more about the 19th amendment and the journey to equal representation.
A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table.
Add it to the shelf with books like Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik; Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries who Shaped Our History…and Our Future! by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl; and Why I March: Images from The Women's March Around the World by Abrams Books.

She Votes

Coconut oil, as we know, is nature's perfect ingredient. It has earned that accolade not only for its versatility in cooking, but also its application as an effective and economic beauty treatment for skin, hair, and oral health. Tapping into the current trend for making your own beauty treatments as an alternative to store-bought products that can be pricey and are often packed with chemicals, every recipe in Natural Beauty with Coconut Oil is super easy to make at home, without any specialized equipment. A few recipes are as simple as coconut oil enhanced with a couple of drops of essential oil, whereas others make use of things already in your home, like a body scrub made of used coffee grounds that would otherwise be thrown away. Alongside her favorite recipes, Lucy gives tips based on her own daily and weekly beauty routines. With chapters on the face, body, hair, hands and feet, and with feature spreads on oral health, first aid, travel essentials, and mothers and babies, there really is an all-natural solution for common everyday beauty dilemmas.

Format: Hardcover Publication: January 2017 ISBN: 9781849498944 Lucy Bee is the leading brand of coconut oil in the UK. The product is widely regarded as the best on the market, being raw, organic, extra virgin, cold pressed, and fair trade. Lucy was diagnosed as celiac at 18 months and so her parents instigated wholesale healthy lifestyle changes. This included switching to coconut oil seven years ago and they haven't looked back. The lack of availability of a good source in the UK led them to launch their own brand. @lucybeecoconut has a following of 245k across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Natural Beauty With Coconut Oil By Lucy Bee

Mix and match these chic, bold patterns for a completely personalized correspondence.

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Sunday Sews presents 20 irresistible designs that can be sewn on a weekend and enjoyed for a lifetime. Featuring minimalist style and unfussy lightweight fabrics, they are as functional as they are chic. Think drapey shift dresses, flattering tunics and skirts, tanks and tops perfect for layering, pretty aprons, go-anywhere tote bags, and gifts for children and loved ones. Step-by-step instructions and technical illustrations make construction a breeze, whatever the reader's skill level; and lush photographs showcase the finished projects in clean, uncluttered settings. Sleekly packaged and brimming with atmosphere, Sunday Sews evokes everything we love about the most relaxing day of the week.

Sunday Sews

From an author who climbed to the top of the corporate ladder before reaching age 40, this book takes the guesswork out of career success and breaks down what it takes to excel at your job. It covers the basics, like the universal requirements of every workplace—working with other people, making stellar presentations, communicating effectively over email. And it also goes into how to get promoted sooner, impress the people high up on the corporate ladder, and do it all while maintaining your personal life and without working crazy hours. With helpful tips and simple advice, this professional guidebook is just right for someone new to the workplace or for a mid-life career changer.

How To Be Great At Your Job

How TV Can Make You Smarter is a lively guide that shows readers the numerous emotional and intellectual benefits of TV. Contrary to conventional wisdom, television can do more than help you veg out, chill, and escape. Author and TV critic Allison Shoemaker rewires our thinking to show readers how to take advantage of our 24/7 access to this ever-evolving medium. 
- TV is a powerful tool and How TV Can Make You Smarter will teach you how to use it. 
- Covers a wide selection of diverse genres from scripted comedies, dramas, and classics to reality and beyond 
- Find acceptance in embracing "bad" TV

How Tv Can Make You Smarter

A vengeful phantom lurks in a country graveyard. A whaling crew becomes trapped on a haunted ship. A human skull is kept locked in a cupboard, but sometimes at night, it screams. . . . This collection of tales transports the reader to a time when staircases creaked in old manor houses, and a candle could be blown out by a gust of wind, or by a passing ghost. Penned by some of the greatest Victorian novelists and masters of the ghost story genre, each story is illustrated with exquisitely eerie artwork in this special gift edition featuring an embossed textured case and a ribbon marker.

Ghostly Tales

Open this unique book and find 75 offerings of love.
Shaped like an open hand, each spread holds a sweet sentiment and lovely words paired with a charming illustration. With a foil cover and colorful bellyband, this book is a true gift of the heart.

- Full of beautiful artwork and charm 
- Features lighthearted messages 
- Will resonate with couples, those seeking inspiration or anyone who wants a fresh way to express love
Fans of Everyday Offerings, Love Does, and Little Letters of Love will love this book.

Everyday Offerings Of Love

Shake things up with this fancy-ass cocktail shaker! Made of stainless steel with a handsome satin gold finish, this 25-ounce cobbler shaker includes a shaking tin, lid with built-in strainer, and cap. Featuring elegantly rendered expletives and calligraphic flourishes, this essential home bar tool is perfect for mixing drinks in style!

MIX DRINKS WITH STYLE AND SASS: This high-quality stainless steel cocktail shaker has a satin gold finish and elegantly rendered expletives.
GREAT FOR GIFTING: Buy this shaker for all your girlfriends or drinking buddies. You'll need one for yourself too, of course!
PROFANITY IS F*CKING PERENNIAL: Who doesn't love a good swear, especially when it's paired with elegant calligraphy?
INCLUDES: 3-piece stainless steel shaker: shaking tin, lid with built-in strainer, and cap. 25-ounce/740 ml capacity. Satin gold finish with black decal. Hand wash only.

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